Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine. DEAR DR.

Macular edema refers to swelling at the center of the retina, which is the layer at the back of the eyeball. It occurs when blood or fluid leaks into the retina and builds up, which can result from ...

Puffy eyes, characterized by swelling and dark circles, often stem from fluid retention due to allergies, salty foods, or ...

The eye is made up of several different parts. One of these parts is the retina, which is home to special nerve cells that respond to light. The macula is part of that network and is located in the ...

A blood clot in your arm isn’t as common as in your leg, but can be just as serious. Here’s what to do if you suspect a clot is causing arm swelling and pain.

The conjunctiva is the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye. Conjunctival chemosis is a swelling of the membrane. It can look like a big blister on the eyeball. The eyes may be ...

Under-eye swelling is a common cosmetic concern. Puffiness after a late night, salty meal, or crying usually clears up within a day. Discharge, pain, and other severe symptoms warrant an appointment ...

Swollen fingers, a common ailment, can stem from simple causes like heat or injury, but persistent puffiness might signal serious health issues. Conditions like arthritis, gout, infections, and even ...

Swollen supraclavicular lymph nodes may occur as a reaction to infection or due to metastatic cancer. This type of swelling typically occurs just above a person’s collarbone. Lymph nodes are part of ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Data released from the FDA Moderna vaccine trial reveals that a total of three participants out of 15,184 patients who received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother is 74 and has edema in his legs and feet. He doesn’t exercise; he basically just sleeps and plays games on his computer. His bedroom is upstairs, and he struggles going up ...